Less Than Zero (1987)

11/06/1987 (US) • 1h 38m

Drama, Crime, Romance

It only looks like the good life.

Overview

A college freshman returns to Los Angeles for Christmas at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$8,000,000.00

Revenue

$12,396,383.00

Keywords

based on novel or book

self-destruction

drug addiction

cocaine

melancholy

los angeles, california

hedonism

beverly hills

decadence

coke

shocking

grim

complex

gay theme

suspenseful

complicated

disheartening

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